Scent of Powdered Rosemary Extract: High Purity vs. Flavor Products
Asked by: Anonymous
On: September 29, 2025
Product Type:
Food
Question
I am using powdered rosemary extract. Does this type of extract typically have a strong scent?
I would like to know the difference in odor between high-purity functional extracts (such as those standardized for Rosmarinic Acid or Carnosic Acid) and products specifically designed as Rosemary Flavor powders.
Answer
The scent of powdered rosemary extract depends heavily on its type and level of purification:
- High-Purity Extracts (e.g., Rosmarinic Acid 10% or Carnosic Acid 20%): These extracts (such as product IDs 10975 and 10977) are highly purified and standardized for their active, non-volatile antioxidant compounds. As a result, they typically have a very mild, neutral, or slightly earthy odor, and do not carry the strong, characteristic scent of fresh rosemary. They are primarily used for their functional benefits (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory).
- Rosemary Flavor/Aroma Products: Products specifically labeled as "Rosemary Flavor" (such as product ID 9990, Rosemary Flavor (Water Soluble Powder)) are designed to provide the characteristic rosemary aroma and taste, and therefore have a distinct and strong rosemary scent.
If you are looking for the functional benefits without the strong smell, the high-purity extracts are suitable. If you need the aroma, the flavor product is the correct choice.
